On The Trail

          UA jersey tour: Calvin Ridley

          ESPN 300 wide receiver Calvin Ridley was presented with his Under Armour All-America Game jersey Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony sponsored by American Family Insurance. The ceremony took place in front of friends, coaches, teammates and media members at the Monarch High School auditorium in Coconut Creek, Florida.

          The No. 1-ranked wide receiver 23rd-ranked player overall in the ESPN 300 said he felt honored to be selected to one of the top All-American games in the country.

          “I’m happy about being selected for the Under Armour All-America Game,” Ridley said. “I’ve always wanted to play in this game ever since I was a little kid."

          Ridley has been committed to Alabama since April. The four-star pass-catcher has never wavered in his promise to the Crimson Tide and said he remains solid despite other schools continuing to pursue him.

          “I’m all the way Alabama,” Ridley said. “Miami, Florida State and Georgia still contact me but I’m still with Alabama."

          Ridley is one of three prospects from the state of Florida committed to Alabama. The others include his high school teammate Shawn Burgess-Becker and ESPN 300 safety Ronnie Harrison.

          Six questions with Calvin Ridley

          Who was the best player you ever saw play in the Under Armour game?

          Ridley: I remember watching it when Stacy Coley played. He did real good in the game.

          If you could go one-on-one against any other player in this class who would it be?

          Ridley: It doesn’t really matter to me, I’ll go against anyone. I don’t really care.

          If you could start a team with any other player in your class who would it be?

          Ridley: Oh, Shawn Burgess. He’s my teammate and friend. I’ve known him a long time and I’m really close to him.

          What's your earliest football memory?

          Ridley: Oh my first game in Pop Warner and I scored a touchdown. It was like a 60-yard run.

          If you could take on a professional athlete in their sport, who would it be and why?

          Ridley: I guess Patrick Peterson because he’s one of the best and he’d make me better.

          What’s something about yourself that not many people know about?

          Ridley: I like to play paintball. I’ve done it for a while and just really enjoy it. It’s my favorite hobby — and football.